Definition
取证 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to collect evidence'. The verb 取 and the noun 证 can be split by tense markers (取了证), result complements (取到证), or quantity phrases (取过三次证). You can also insert a modifier before 证 (取到的关键证). Use it in legal, investigative, or formal contexts where evidence is being gathered. Do not place an object after 取证 — instead, separate the syllables as shown above.
v.o.
to collect evidenceto gather evidence
Examples
- 取证。Tāmen zhèngzài qǔ zhèng zhǔnbèi shàng fǎtíng.They are gathering evidence to prepare for court.
- 。Tā qǔ le jǐ cì zhèng dōu méi chénggōng.He tried to gather evidence several times but didn't succeed.
- 取证。Wǒmen xūyào qù xiànchǎng qǔ zhèng.We need to go to the scene to collect evidence.
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